The holiday season often leaves us with an abundance of delicious leftovers, and sweet potatoes are no exception. Whether you roasted, mashed, or baked them, there are plenty of creative ways to transform those leftover sweet potatoes into a delectable holiday leftover sweet potato cake. This versatile ingredient can be incorporated into a variety of cake recipes, from moist and fluffy to dense and decadent. With the right combination of spices, nuts, and frosting, you can create a cake that is both flavorful and festive, perfect for enjoying as a sweet treat or sharing with loved ones.
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HOLIDAY LEFT-OVER SWEET POTATO CAKE
This recipe lets you use up left-over sweet potato. The cake is very moist, so you don't really need icing. Better yet, if you have left-over sweet potatoes from Thanksgiving, freeze them, and make this cake for Christmas. The whipped sweet potatoes I use already have some butter and sugar, so I only use 1 3/4 cups of sugar in the batter, but adjust the sugar amount to your liking.
Provided by MLYIN
Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Stir together the sugar and vegetable oil in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and sweet potatoes. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a separate bowl; stir into the batter 1 cup at a time, alternating with the beer just until everything comes together. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting or serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 318.7 mg, Sugar 25.3 g
HOLIDAY SWEET POTATO CAKE
Try a southern specialty you'll find very similar to familiar moist and delicious carrot cake.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms and sides of 2 round pans, 9x1 1/2 inches, with shortening; lightly flour.
- In large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Add sweet potato, oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla, the eggs and pineapple with juice. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in cranberries. Pour into pans.
- Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In medium bowl, beat all Cream Cheese Frosting ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fill layers and frost side and top of cake. Garnish edge with additional dried cranberries if desired. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 615, Carbohydrate 80 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg
HOLIDAY LEFT-OVER SWEET POTATO CAKE
This recipe lets you use up left-over sweet potato. The cake is very moist, so you don't really need icing. Better yet, if you have left-over sweet potatoes from Thanksgiving, freeze them, and make this cake for Christmas. The whipped sweet potatoes I use already have some butter and sugar, so I only use 1 3/4 cups of sugar in the batter, but adjust the sugar amount to your liking.
Provided by MLYIN
Categories Sheet Cake
Time 55m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Stir together the sugar and vegetable oil in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and sweet potatoes. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a separate bowl; stir into the batter 1 cup at a time, alternating with the beer just until everything comes together. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting or serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 318.7 mg, Sugar 25.3 g
HOLIDAY SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE
Family and friends can't seem to get enough of this deliciously different cheesecake that combines my two favorite desserts-sweet potato pie and cheesecake. I think the dessert tastes best if made 24-48 hours prior to serving. -Melanie Bauder, Manlius, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust., In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes with sugar, evaporated milk, butter, egg, vanilla, spices and salt. Spoon over cheesecake batter. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 325° until center is just set and top appears dull, 50-55 minutes., Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Spread over cheesecake. Bake just until set, 5-10 minutes longer. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes., Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Sprinkle cheesecake with pecans if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 31g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- For a crispy crust, preheat your oven to 400°F and bake the sweet potatoes for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender.
- To make the cake extra moist, add 1/2 cup of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter.
- For a sweet and tangy flavor, add 1/2 cup of cranberries or raisins to the batter.
- For a nutty flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- To make the cake ahead of time, bake it and let it cool completely. Then, wrap it in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
The sweet potato cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes, and it is also a healthy and nutritious snack. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and crispy crust, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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